Russia’s position on the grain agreement surfaced in recent statements from Moscow, with officials confirming a short extension. Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, indicated that a sixty-day prolongation was agreed upon. Her comments were carried by TASS, and they echoed Moscow’s ongoing stance on the pact.
In Moscow’s view, the extension amounts to a two-month renewal. A subsequent report from the UN, relayed by Reuters, noted that the UN confirmed an extension but did not specify the exact duration in its statement.
Earlier developments saw Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announce the continuation of the grain arrangement, with his remarks aligning with a timeline that extended the accord beyond its initial expiry. The message from Ankara set expectations for a continued, but finite, phase of the arrangement.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry communicated through its channels that the grain agreement was extended for 120 days, signaling Kyiv’s preference for a longer, more stable window for exports under the deal.
On the diplomatic front, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin press secretary, indicated that Moscow had authorized another sixty-day extension. The confirmation from Zakharova reinforced this posture, noting that the arrangement had already seen a prior 120-day extension before this latest step.
Across the various official statements, the central theme remains the same: the grain agreement will continue for a defined period, with different parties presenting different timelines. The negotiations and public declarations reflect a mix of diplomatic signals and formal confirmations as the parties seek to balance food security interests with political considerations in the region.